2003 Ford Mustang GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang GT years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Ford Mustang GT. That ranks 6th out of 11 Mustang GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (15 complaints, 29%), typically at around 1,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 51owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Ford Mustang GT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 | 29% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 22% | 2,748 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 12% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 10% | 41,250 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 6% | 52,815 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 6% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 4,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 20,096 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 79 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 4,200 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 37,800 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 25,400 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Ford Mustang GT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Ford Mustang GT.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Accelerator pedal interference (PE05038) — opened Jul 7, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall passenger seat belt locked up now drivers side seat belt acting up and hard to retract in and out as well.
Driver side seat belt gets twisted and wont retract and gets shut in door if you don't pay attention, passenger side seat belt is stuck and wont come out or work at all. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford mustang gt. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, suddenly, the front driver seat collapsed in a backward position. The contact was able to continue driving with caution. The contact was able to drive the onto the emergency lane and adjust the…
My 03' mustang spit the spark plug out of the head,again, taking all the threads with it. Now it is unable to run do the fact it has a missing plug. The dealership says it is out of their hands do to not being under warranty any longer. Ford motor co. Said they will not fix the car,it is out of…
Spark plug was spit out of head. It has the factory plugs in it never been changed. The dealership said that nothing was wrong with my car,the dealership, checked spark plug in question,then told me that there was nothing wrong with my car and sent me on my way. At this point i do not know if it is…
Other Ford Mustang GT years
← 2002 Mustang GT · 2004 Mustang GT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mustang GT | 151 | 0 |
| 2005 Mustang GT | 163 | 0 |
| 2004 Mustang GT | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 51 | 0 |
| 2002 Mustang GT | 48 | 0 |
| 2001 Mustang GT | 59 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang GT | 64 | 1 |
| 1999 Mustang GT | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang GT | 53 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang GT | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang GT | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, seat belts problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Ford Mustang GT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Ford Mustang GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang GT model years, the 2003 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.